This EduRev document offers 15 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from the topic Word Usage (Level - 2). These questions are of Level - 2 difficulty and will assist you in the preparation of CAT & other MBA exams. You can practice/attempt these CAT Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and check the explanations for a better understanding of the topic.
Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: The question consists of a CAPITALISED word followed by four possible illustrations of the meaning. Choose the one, which is the most suitable illustration.
CAPTIOUS
Explanation
The word 'captious' means 'an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections'.
So, option (d) is the correct answer.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: The question consists of a CAPITALISED word followed by four possible illustrations of the meaning. Choose the one, which is the most suitable illustration.
CALUMNY
Explanation
The word 'calumny' means 'a false and malicious accusation'.
So, option (a) is the correct answer.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: The question consists of a CAPITALISED word followed by four possible illustrations of the meaning. Choose the one, which is the most suitable illustration.
VERACIOUS
Explanation
The word 'veracious' refers to someone who is habitual of speaking the truth.
So, option (b) is the correct answer.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: In the following question, the word at the top is used in different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
NADIR
Explanation
'Nadir' means 'the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation'. It is used to describe the worst moment, or the moment of least hope and least achievement. In option (c), the word 'nadir' is used to describe a person. This makes the usage incorrect as it is illogical to say that a person is the worst moment or nadir.
In option (a), the word is used to describe the worst period of musical expression. In option (b), it means that the defeat proved to be the lowest point in someone's career. Option (d) states that a particular season of the game might have reached its lowest point when the Eagles lost to the New Orleans Saints.
Thus, only in option (c) is the usage of 'nadir' incorrect.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: In the question, the word at the top is used in different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
NOTICE
Explanation
Use of the word in option 2 is incorrect. It shall be replaced with 'warnings' instead.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: The question consists of a CAPITALISED word followed by four possible illustrations of the meaning. Choose the one, which is the most suitable illustration.
AUSTERE
Explanation
The word 'austere' means 'very plain or lacking ornament or luxury'.
So, option (b) is the correct answer.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: The word below is provided with a context. From the given alternatives, pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the given word in context.
Contumelious: The contumelious young man was severely reprimanded.
Explanation
Cont + mel - the opposite of sweet.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: The word below is provided with a context. From the given alternatives, pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the given word in context.
Bumptiousness: His son's bumptiousness often puts the father in an inextricable situation.
Explanation
(b) is the best fit as it means self-righteous (or) disdainful person.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: The word below is provided with a context. From the given alternatives, pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the given word in context.
Pristine: He still lives under the aura of the pristine glory of his progenitors.
Explanation
Pristine is old in positive sense. Hoary will have slightly negative connotations. Hence, (e)
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: The word below is provided with a context. From the given alternatives, pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the given word in context.
Pusillanimous: The pusillanimous young man beat a hasty retreat.
Explanation
(c), being the dictionary meaning of pusillanimous.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: In the question, the word at the top is used in different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
Notice
Explanation
Use of the word in option 2 is incorrect. It shall be replaced with 'warnings' instead.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: In the question, the word at the top is used in five different ways, numbered (1) to (5). Choose the option in which the usage of the words is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
CRUSH
Explanation
`Creased` or `crumpled` (not crushed).
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: In the question, the word at the top is used in five different ways, numbered (1) to (5). Choose the option in which the usage of the words is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
THROW
Explanation
A coin is tossed. `Toss` should replace `throw`.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: In the question, the word at the top is used in five different ways, numbered (1) to (5). Choose the option in which the usage of the words is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
TRIGGER
Explanation
Trigger is an impulse, not a hint. The appropriate word for (e) is `a clue`.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Word Usage
Try yourself:Directions: In the question, the word at the top is used in five different ways, numbered (1) to (5). Choose the option in which the usage of the words is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
INJURY
Explanation
Injury is accidental and not caused on purpose. The appropriate word in (5) is `hurt` and not `injured`.
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